06 E350 M272 2010 Engine Swap
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2026
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
06 E350
06 E350 M272 2010 Engine Swap
Hi all,
Family has a 2006 E350 that has been a lawn ornament for the past 15 years due to the typical balance shaft issues. Looking at some engines to swap, and am finding a couple 2010 M272's with lower milage. I know the range of the problem was until 2008, but I have not had any luck finding an 08 or 09. Would the 2010 M272, though it comes from a W212 E350 instead of w211 E350, work? Thinking of harness, ecu, whatever else may be different that could be scavenged off the old engine to make this work.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Brandon
Family has a 2006 E350 that has been a lawn ornament for the past 15 years due to the typical balance shaft issues. Looking at some engines to swap, and am finding a couple 2010 M272's with lower milage. I know the range of the problem was until 2008, but I have not had any luck finding an 08 or 09. Would the 2010 M272, though it comes from a W212 E350 instead of w211 E350, work? Thinking of harness, ecu, whatever else may be different that could be scavenged off the old engine to make this work.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Brandon
Member
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 84
Likes: 23
From: 714/949, SoCal
2008 S211 4MATIC
certain newer M272s from W212 models went to direct injection so that's one major difference, however if you break it down into just the short block an M272 should just be an M272 right?
i cannot say for certain, but on paper you should be able to swap over all your current M272 stuff (wiring, intake manifold, injectors, etc). i would talk to an indy shop familiar with MBs and see if there are any sensors/peripherals unique to the newer M272s that need to be accounted for. also ask for transmission compatibility.
i cannot say for certain, but on paper you should be able to swap over all your current M272 stuff (wiring, intake manifold, injectors, etc). i would talk to an indy shop familiar with MBs and see if there are any sensors/peripherals unique to the newer M272s that need to be accounted for. also ask for transmission compatibility.
